Mark Thistlethwaite letter to Dan M. Link 1909 December 18

Executive Department STATE OF INDIANA December 18, 1909. Dear Sir :- Marie Stair, of your city, has made an appeal to Governor Marshall for clemency to her brother, Charles Stair, an inmate of the Jeffersonville Reformatory. She insists that their mother is dangerously ill. The boy's record is perfectly clear, both outside and inside of prison, with the exception of the crime for which he is now serving sentence. The Governor would like for you to make inquiry in regard to the reported illness of the mother and the character of the home and report to him so he may be guided in the matter, A prompt response will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (signed Mark Thistlethwaite) Secretary. Mr. Dan Link, Auburn, Indiana.

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Executive Department STATE OF INDIANA December 18, 1909. Dear Sir :- Marie Stair, of your city, has made an appeal to Governor Marshall for clemency to her brother, Charles Stair, an inmate of the Jeffersonville Reformatory. She insists that their mother is dangerously ill. The boy's record is perfectly clear, both outside and inside of prison, with the exception of the crime for which he is now serving sentence. The Governor would like for you to make inquiry in regard to the reported illness of the mother and the character of the home and report to him so he may be guided in the matter, A prompt response will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (signed Mark Thistlethwaite) Secretary. Mr. Dan Link, Auburn, Indiana.